Product Summary

According to an aspect of the present invention, an automotive Bearing includes a base having a first bearing segment formed therein, and a bearing cap irremovably mounted to the base. The bearing cap includes a number of fastener towers in contact with the base and a second bearing segment extending between the fastener towers, with the second bearing segment having a semi-circular bore therein. A number of stiffening ribs extend parallel to the fastener towers. The stiffening ribs are attached to outboard portions of the fastener towers. According to another aspect of the present invention, the present bearing cap is preferably one piece. The fastener towers preferably extend from the base of the bearing to a location beyond the portion of the semi-circular bore which is farthest from the base. On the other hand, the stiffening ribs preferably extend along one of the fastener towers from a location apart from the base to a location beyond the portion of the semi-circular bore which is farthest from the base.